Empirical Decoction for Stopping Menorrhagia

Qingyun Dubu Dan，From *Shou Shi Bao Yuan*, Volume 6.，

Formula for Dispersing and Unblocking Collateral Obstruction，From *A Clear Illumination of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 23.，Tooth abscess.

Stone Lotus Decoction，From *The Complete Collection of Holy Remedies* (Shengji Zonglu), Volume 124.，A sensation of something stuck in the throat, preventing the passage of food and drink.

Decoction for Clearing the Diaphragm and Relieving Stagnation，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 103.，For redness, pain, dryness, and swelling of the eyes.

Elm Bark String Cake，From *Shenghui*, Volume 96.，For the five types of dysuria; pain and obstruction in the small intestine; and difficulty urinating.

Decoction for Clearing the Stomach and Eliminating Dampness，From *Selected Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.，Mucosal erosion in the mouth.

Platycodon Qi-Dispersing Pills，*Qianjin*, Volume 17.，For qi stagnation with obstruction in the upper and lower regions, causing difficulty in breathing.

Digestive Decoction，From *The Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 1.，Pain caused by indigestion, with a sensation of fullness and oppression in the chest and abdomen, bloating, and the urge to vomit but inability to do so.

Agarwood Pain-Relieving Pills，*Wan’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 3.，For epigastric pain, chest fullness and oppression, retained phlegm and masses, and stagnant qi obstruction—regardless of whether the condition is chronic or recent.

Poison-Induced Syndrome Powder，From *National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Hohhot Formula).，For gu syndrome.

Cinnamon Twig Powder，*Ben Shi*, Volume 7.，Due to a fright injuring the liver, there is unrelenting pain inside the rib cage.

Alum and Kudzu Powder，From *Songya Zunsheng*, Volume 8.，Sweaty feet.

Secret Essence Pills，From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 6.，In cases of inherent deficiency of kidney water and true yin, with excessive heart fire and uncontrolled yang, the heart’s desires are swiftly aroused; this affects the kidneys, leading to rapid discharge.

Wind Pills，From *The Secret Transmission of the Blue Sack*.，For leprosy and all wind-related conditions.

Precious Pill for Calming the Mind，From *Shou Shi Bao Yuan*, Volume 5.，For various types of epilepsy, mental agitation, occasional episodes of mania and restlessness, excessive talkativeness and irritability, and a dull complexion.

Blood-Nourishing Four-Ingredient Decoction，*Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 5.，Blood deficiency with epigastric discomfort.

Single-Ingredient Extraordinary Efficacy Powder，*Essentials for Infant Care*, Volume 20.，For various convulsive conditions in children, including opisthotonos and protrusion of the chest, diaphragm, and navel.

Elixir of the Two Qi and Spiritual Sand，From *Formulas of the Huizhiting Hall*, Volume 1.，For various conditions of deficiency and chronic cold, cold extremities, as well as upper excess and lower deficiency, and excessive phlegm accumulation.

Nourish Blood and Strengthen the Root Decoction，From *The Classic of Dian Dian*, Volume 3.，For chronic, long-standing illness characterized by emaciation, parched and withered hair and skin, a large, forceful, and taut pulse, persistent abdominal pain, and reduced appetite.

Red Gold Pill，*Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 1.，For sudden stroke resulting in left-sided paralysis and right-sided weakness, with stiff and contracted tendons and veins, and inability to walk.

Wild Boar Meat Soup，Recipe from *Shenghui* (Volume 96); name cited in *Yanglao Fengqin*.，For ten types of intractable water-related diseases where the patient is near death. In the elderly, water retention causes edema; the skin is itchy and dry; the patient experiences shortness of breath and is unable to eat; the chest feels warm and distended; … Read more

Eight-Ingredient Fontanelle-Sealing Ointment，From *Formulas for Infants and Children*, cited in Volume 11 of *The New Book on the Care of Young Children*.，For childhood epilepsy.

Rú Shèng Jia Ren Shen Huò Xiāng Xìng Rén Decoction，From *Yunqi Zi’s Collection for Preserving Life*, Volume 2.，For shortness of breath and belching following sweating or purgation due to cold damage.

Qing Shi Jiu Tuo Decoction，*Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 6.，Syndrome of Yin-Yang Depletion. For men and women who indulge in excessive sexual activity, leading to the depletion of essence and a severe deficiency of qi.

Yuanying Ointment，*Zongfu of Laryngology*, Volume 3.，For sore throat due to epidemic fever in pregnant women and all heat-related conditions.